Maine requires pilot/escort vehicles for oversize loads exceeding 12' wide or 80' long. Loads over 12' wide require one escort; over 14' wide require 2 escorts; over 80' long require one escort; over 15'6" high require one escort. No state certification is required for escort operators. Time restrictions apply: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Escort vehicles must be equipped with warning signage.
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Time: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset
Maine requires pilot/escort vehicles for oversize loads exceeding 12' wide or 80' long. Loads over 12' wide require one escort; over 14' wide require 2 escorts; over 80' long require one escort; over 15'6" high require one escort. No state certification is required for escort operators. Time restrictions apply: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Escort vehicles must be equipped with warning signage.
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